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MagyarTop 5 crypto exchanges in the UK
| # | Exchange | Regional score | Base score | Local licence | Local fiat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.10 | 2.8/5 | Registered Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 2 | 3.00 | 2.7/5 | Registered Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 3 | 2.70 | 2.4/5 | Registered Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 4 | 2.70 | 2.4/5 | Registered Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 5 | 1.70 | 1.4/5 | Registered Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register | Not verified | VisitReview |
Full ranking for the UK (27 exchanges)
| # | Exchange | Regional score | Base score | Local licence | Local fiat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Bybit Not on the FCA cryptoasset register; its UK financial promotions are approved by an FCA-authorised firm. | 3.60 | 3.6/5 | Not licensed Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register | Not verified | VisitReview |
| 7 |  OKX Not on the FCA cryptoasset register; its UK financial promotions are approved by an FCA-authorised firm. | 3.50 | 3.5/5 | Not licensed Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register | Not verified | VisitReview |
| 8 | 3.50 | 3.5/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 9 | 3.30 | 3.3/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 10 | 3.20 | 3.2/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 11 | 3.10 | 3.1/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 12 | 2.80 | 2.8/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 13 | 2.80 | 2.8/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 14 | 2.70 | 2.7/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 15 | 2.70 | 2.7/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 16 | 2.60 | 2.6/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 17 | 2.60 | 2.6/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 18 | 2.30 | 2.3/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 19 | 2.30 | 2.3/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 20 | 2.20 | 2.2/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 21 | 2.20 | 2.2/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 22 | 1.90 | 1.9/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 23 | 1.90 | 1.9/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 24 | 1.80 | 1.8/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 25 | 1.60 | 1.6/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 26 | 1.50 | 1.5/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview | |
| 27 | 1.30 | 1.3/5 | Not verified | Not verified | VisitReview |
Not available or not authorised in the UK
- Binance: Not available: the exchange restricts residents here or a regulator lists it as unauthorised.
- Gate: Not available: the exchange restricts residents here or a regulator lists it as unauthorised.
- OrangeX: Not available: the exchange restricts residents here or a regulator lists it as unauthorised.
- MEXC: Not available: the exchange restricts residents here or a regulator lists it as unauthorised.
- Gemini: Not available: the exchange restricts residents here or a regulator lists it as unauthorised.
How we rank exchanges by region
Regional score = our base score (0 to 5, same formula worldwide) + 0.5 for a verified local licence (0.3 for a registration, 0.1 for a pending application) + 0.2 for verified local fiat deposits + 0.1 for verified local-language support. Exchanges with a verified local licence or registration always rank above those without one. Exchanges that are geo-blocked or under a regulator warning are excluded. Affiliate relationships are not an input. How we test
Sources
- FCA Financial Services Register register.fca.org.uk
- FCA cryptoasset register (registered firms) register.fca.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is the best crypto exchange in the UK?
The best crypto exchange in the UK in 2026 is Crypto.com: it has the highest regional score in our data (3.10), combining our base score of 2.8 out of 5 with a verified licence valid there (Registered, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)). The top 5 are: Crypto.com, Coinbase, Kraken, Bitstamp, Bitpanda.
Which crypto exchanges are licensed in the UK?
Among the exchanges we track, the official registers list these as licensed or registered for the UK: Crypto.com, Coinbase, Kraken, Bitstamp, Bitpanda.
Is Binance licensed in the UK?
We have not verified the status of Binance in United Kingdom yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Do affiliate links affect this ranking?
No. The regional rank uses only our published base score and verified local factors. Whether we earn a commission from an exchange is not an input.
How often is this ranking updated?
Scores, volumes and register checks are refreshed as we re-verify the data; the page always shows the date of the last update.